Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce

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Overview

Get a career in protecting and managing digital businesses. As businesses increase their digital presence, they increase the risk of being affected by cybercrime. Cybersecurity is no longer just a technology issue, it's a business issue. La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce lets you combine cyber and analytical skills … For more content click the Read more button below.

Get a career in protecting and managing digital businesses.

As businesses increase their digital presence, they increase the risk of being affected by cybercrime. Cybersecurity is no longer just a technology issue, it's a business issue. La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce lets you combine cyber and analytical skills with strategic communication skills to help you manage the digital aspects of today's business world. You'll learn how to manage and protect online information, the laws and policies of cyberspace, then compliment this knowledge with a major in accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing.

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Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

School

Course coordinator

Kayes Kayes

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

0100860

Course instance contact

Kayes Kayes

Course duration (full time)

4 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce, students must complete 480 credit points consisting of: 210 credit points of Cybersecurity coded subjects, of which: 210 core credit points 240 credit points of Commerce/Business coded subjects, of which: 120 core credit points One, 120 credit point major … For more content click the Read more button below. 30 credit points of Cybersecurity or Commerce/Business coded subjects: 30 elective credit points

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce, students must complete 480 credit points consisting of:

210 credit points of Cybersecurity coded subjects, of which:

210 core credit points

240 credit points of Commerce/Business coded subjects, of which:

120 core credit points

One, 120 credit point major be selected from Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, Management or Marketing

30 credit points of Cybersecurity or Commerce/Business coded subjects:

30 elective credit points

Course structure
480 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core105 credit points

Commerce major15 credit points

Level two120 credit points

Core105 credit points

Commerce major15 credit points

Level three120 credit points

Core60 credit points

Electives15 credit points

Commerce major45 credit points

Level four120 credit points

Capstone30 credit points

Core30 credit points

Electives15 credit points

Commerce major45 credit points

Commerce majors120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Research and analyse legal, business and social challenges from multiple disciplinary perspectives, to suggest a range of potentially innovative solutions

Evaluate a range of alternate solutions to business and social challenges in consideration of current and emerging Cybersecurity practices, and account responsibly for potentially competing economic, ethical, social and commercial perspectives

Manage the successful implementation of an innovative solution including the negotiation amendments with stakeholders to a business or social challenge within the social, legal and commercial constraints of a corporation or diverse community

Meet the disciplinary knowledge and skill requirements for graduates seeking to commence a career in accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing and Cybersecurity

Apply well developed knowledge and skills to safeguard data, and to coordinate the strategic communication process for Cyber Incident response

Employ professional skills and practice, including effective team building, negotiation and high level communication across a range of environments

Apply the principles of cybersecurity into practice through real time industrial projects

Course features

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Career outcomes

Skilled cybersecurity and commerce professionals can find employment in a variety of roles, such as:

Cybersecurity analyst
- Protect businesses IT networks from breaches by creating and monitoring firewalls and encryption programs.
IT security architect
- Develop, build and execute network and computer security systems for digitised businesses.
Risk and compliance manager
- Key advisory and governance role leading the day-to-day audit and risk functions of an organisation.

Professional recognition

The Marketing major available within the Bachelor of Commerce is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).

Membership for the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Internal course relationships

External pathways

External pathways into this course

La Trobe University (LTU) has pathway arrangements with many partner institutions.If your institution has a pathway arrangement with LTU you may be eligible to receive credit and reduce the time it will take to complete your preferred LTU program.If you have qualifications from an institution that is not an LTU partner, credit into your LTU program will be assessed on a case by case basis.For further information or if you are unable to locate your previous institution/study, please contact our Future Students Centre.

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